Wonderful copper plate engraving showing variety of shells. Engraving is Plate XXVIII and was engraving by William Home Lizar(1788-1859)

William Home Lizar, a Scottish painter and engraver and from a family of engravers. Lizar's Sister Jane married Sir William Jardine, a famous English naturalist. The Lizar family were active in the foundation of The Royal Scottish Academy.

Engraving in excellent condition, displayed in handmade gilt gold bevel and cream archival matting in black frame and under glass.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Copper, Engraving, Glass, Shell

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Botanic, Seascape, Still Life
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good